Jack and Manny talk over LIVERPOOL's 1-1 draw with MAN CITY at Anfield, and whether they were robbed of a penalty in the final seconds of the match.

Then it's ASTON VILLA's battering at the hands of TOTTENHAM in a Top Four bout at Villa Park;

MANCHESTER UNITED's 2-0 victory over EVERTON in what nonetheless remains a hugely disappointing season for Erik ten Hag's side;

and ARSENAL's 2-1 victory at home to BRENTFORD to go top of the league, a match in which the North London side's major summer signings—Declan Rice and Kai Havertz—made the difference.

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Manny vents about MANCHESTER UNITED's second-half capitulation to MAN CITY, and Jack blasts Erik ten Hag's substitutions and tactical decisions.

Then it's LIVERPOOL's narrow—and lucky—victory over NOTTINGHAM FOREST to stay atop the Premier League;

PAUL POGBA's four-year ban for doping and the FOUR BIGGEST WASTED CAREERS for THE SET-PIECE;

The massive controversy in the final minutes of REAL MADRID's 2-2 draw with VALENCIA;

And LUTON TOWN's tumultuous 3-2 home loss to ASTON VILLA and its massive implications for the relegation fight and the Top Four race.

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Jack and Manny discuss CHELSEA's capitulation to a youthful and injury-ravaged LIVERPOOL in the EFL Cup Final.

Plus: the Superclásico ends in a 1-1 draw between RIVER PLATE and BOCA JUNIORS, which tees up...

THE SET PIECE: What are the world's 4 best derby matches?

Then, Manny laments his beloved MAN UNITED's 1-2 loss to FULHAM, a major setback for United's Top Four push.

BAYERN MUNICH halted their multi-game, multi-competition skid with a 2-1 victory over RB LEIPZIG. Harry Kane might have a trophy allergy, but the man scores goals.

And finally: ARSENAL's 4-1 demolition of NEWCASTLE to restate their title-race credentials.

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The Premier League title race is wide open again after Erling Haaland missed chances and Man City dropped points. Jack and Manny discuss whether it’s just a temporary blip, plus:

MAN UNITED’s victory at LUTON TOWN and the Red Devils’ renewed vitality in the Top Four race.

TOTTENHAM’s 2-1 loss to WOLVES to keep that Top Four race similarly wide open.

Jack and Manny’s picks for who will finish 4th through 7th for THE SET PIECE.

MAN CITY 1-1 CHELSEA.

BURNLEY’s 5-0 dismantling by ARSENAL and the Gunners’ formidable form since their winter break in Dubai.

BRENTFORD’s miserable showing against LIVERPOOL and whether the Merseysiders are quite as good as popularly believed.⚽︎

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Manny reflects on his beloved NIGERIA’s crushing 2-1 loss to CÔTE D’IVOIRE in the Africa Cup of Nations final, before he and Jack name their top African players of all time. Plus, discussions on:

How ARSENAL bludgeoned WEST HAM 6-0 at the London Stadium to restate their Premier League title credentials.

MANCHESTER UNITED’s resourceful 2-1 victory at Villa Park to join ASTON VILLA and TOTTENHAM in the Top Four race.

And finally, BAYER LEVERKUSEN’s 3-0 demolition of BAYERN MUNICH as Xabi Alonso’s side threw down the gauntlet in the Bundesliga. Did Florian Wirtz make the case that he’s a class above Jamal Musiala among young attacking midfielders, and maybe even in the Jude Bellingham echelon?⚽︎

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Jack and Manny discuss:

How ARSENAL trounced Liverpool 3-1 to open up the Premier League title race.

MAN UNITED’s 3-0 romp against WEST HAM at Old Trafford.

THE SET PIECE: Ranking our academy kids.

INTER’s efficient 1-0 win over JUVENTUS in a Serie A title bout.

Two points tossed overboard by REAL MADRID against ATLÉTICO MADRID.

Laughing at CHELSEA after their 4-2 demolition by WOLVES at Stamford Bridge.

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Jack and Manny discuss all the big matches and storylines from this past weekend:

* Brentford’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest and Ivan Toney’s clever rule-breaking before sweeping in a free kick.

* Cristiano Ronaldo’s (valid) criticism of the Ballon d’Or and FIFA “The Best,” awards that he said are losing credibility.

* Bayer Leverkusen’s thrilling stoppage-time victory over RB Leipzig, coming from behind twice to maintain their unbeaten record across all competitions this season. Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid’s head coach within three years!

* Arsenal’s 5-0 demolition of Crystal Palace, a bounce-back game for the would-be title challengers and big problems for Roy Hodgson.

* THE SET PIECE: the top four young attacking midfielders in Europe.

* Two points bizarrely dropped for West Ham in a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.

* Liverpool’s 4-0 victory over Bournemouth, more a showcase of the Reds’ ruthlessness in front of goal than dominace throughout the game. Diogo Jota is a sniper!

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